Did you know that showing up to school every day is one of the most important factors in student success? Regular attendance helps students build strong learning habits, stay connected with their teachers and peers, and keep up with classwork.

Even missing just two days a month adds up to nearly 20 days of lost learning over the school year. Together, we can support our students by making attendance a priority because every day in school matters!

We want to help ensure that every student has strong attendance every year. Please visit the Oak Harbor Public Schools board policy 3122 and procedure 3122P regarding excused and unexcused absences.

A tool to help parents track attendance and grades is the Family Access program in Skyward. Contact the front office of the school your child attends for instructions on signing in and using the system.

Last year we launched our new strategic plan. As part of the plan, the Vision of the Student Experience was created to describe the conditions necessary for students to be successful in Oak Harbor Public Schools.

Successful students in Oak Harbor can say:

As we continue to kick off this new school year, we've spotlighted several students who are living this experience in our schools because of the commitment of our families, staff, fellow students, and our grater #OneOakHarbor community.

On Oct. 1 Oak Harbor Public Schools will send out a Federal Impact Aid Program Survey Form in ParentSquare. It’s quick, confidential, and absolutely essential that every family completes this form as soon as it is received.

On Monday, September 15, students attended the Club Fair where they learned about the clubs and sports offered at school and had the chance to sign up for the ones they were interested in. Several clubs passed out candy and flyers to entice students to join, as well as the Art Guild who spent time offering face painting to students. Emelia Gorski ‘26 who is involved in S.P.A.R.K., said “I love that we get to help out kids and it feels like a full circle moment because I am a senior helping out the younger kids.”

This week, Olympic View Elementary kindergarten and second grade students had a paws-itively wonderful experience meeting Rosie, a gentle therapy dog from Dogs on Call Whidbey Island!

Thank you, Dogs on Call, for partnering with us to support our students' emotional well-being—one wag at a time!

Stay up to date with volunteer opportunities on our district website and in your ParentSquare message feeds!

Upcoming opportunities include:

On Nov. 8 the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation is hosting a fundraising dinner and auction to support Oak Harbor students and educators. OHEF creates opportunities for students to thrive, receive scholarships for post-secondary education, and enable teachers and schools to provide supportive and innovative learning experiences.

You're invited to DREAM BIG in support of our schools.

WHEN: Saturday, November 8 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Oak Harbor Elks Lodge

Sign up online for a Sno-Isle Libraries card and connect to online tutors, research for your next project, print out assignments, borrow a laptop or Wi-Fi hotspot to go, and more.

Visit any location to get your full access library card to start borrowing physical materials. A staff member will help you complete the registration process.